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Abandoned

Abandoned

Drama · Thriller · Adventure · 2016

In 1989 the trimaran Rose Noelle set sail from Picton, New Zealand, bound for Tonga with four crew. After a freak wave capsized the yacht, they drifted for 119 days before landing on Great Barrier Island.

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Abandoned

“Sea of Terror”

2016 Drama · Thriller · Adventure 1h 26m

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5.9 / 10

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In 1989 the trimaran Rose Noelle set sail from Picton, New Zealand, bound for Tonga with four crew. After a freak wave capsized the yacht, they drifted for 119 days before landing on Great Barrier Island.

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The people responsible.

Directed by

John Laing

Written by

Stephanie Johnson

Dominic Purcell

Dominic Purcell

Jim

Peter Feeney

Peter Feeney

John

Owen Black

Owen Black

Rick

Siobhan Marshall

Siobhan Marshall

Martha

Serena Cotton

Serena Cotton

Heather

Rachel Nash

Rachel Nash

Karen

S

Seamus Stalker

Darren

Court is in session

Put Abandoned on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Cool Ironist

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.